As a community, we can support and celebrate with each other through prayer. Join us in praying for those both spoken and unspoken during Sunday liturgy.

Prayers of Thanksgiving. For …

• The many opportunities for our community to grow. (Parker)
• Mother and family had been living in hotel for months and they have found a house. (Delilah)
• A complete stranger came by and helped pay for a snow cone. (Delilah)
• Father was hospitalized and had surgery this past week. He’s now back at home. Thankful for the doctors and nurses that helped him get better. (Kelly)
• Finished teaching a year ago and did not have set plans on a future job. Since then, God has provided several jobs. (Josh)
• Amanda helped provide medication. (Becky)
• For space to listen and be loved. (Asher)
• Step mom’s grandma passed away last week, but people were able to see the bigger picture of peace. (Jacob)
• Someone broke in my car. Wallet was stolen, and rent money was in it. For the opportunity to be thankful.
• A friend tried to commit suicide back in January, but that person is doing better.

… let us bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Prayers of Petition. For …

• For wisdom as we decide on what to do with our community’s growth. (Parker)
• Friend was robbed and going through tough times. (Lydia)
• Little sister is struggling with depression. This is causing a lot of fear and anxiety in the family on next steps. (Melissa)
• Childhood friend passed away. (Lindsay)
• Tough summer ahead and for those with chronic health problems. (Becky)
• Father came out saying he has had relationships with other men and is HIV positive. For next steps and healing.

… let us pray to the Lord. Lord have mercy.

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